Idea for adding 2 pounds to the bar.

[Sackett]

I remember reading someone wanting to know what to do when adding 5 pounds to their lift was too much and how to add just a couple of pounds to the bar. There was a suggestion to put on 1lb weights olympic weights but they were had to find.

I may have found an easy solution for those whose gyms do not carry 1 pound weight. My wife bought some "Softone" wrist weights that are one pound each and I got to playing around with them and discovered that they fit perfectly over an olympic bar and allows you to add 2 instead of 5 pounds when necessary.

She thinks she bought them at Dicks but I am sure they can be found else where

[ironwill2008]

That's a good, workable solution for those who don't care to bring their own micro-plates to the gym with them.

[snorkelman]

platemakes is another option which work for DBs as well as BB

[Dave76]

These look suspiciously similar to magnets used in automobile speakers. Hmmm... Wonder if there are any of those laying around the junk pile at an auto stereo shop?

[GnomusMaximus]

I remember reading someone wanting to know what to do when adding 5 pounds to their lift was too much and how to add just a couple of pounds to the bar. There was a suggestion to put on 1lb weights olympic weights but they were had to find.

I may have found an easy solution for those whose gyms do not carry 1 pound weight. My wife bought some "Softone" wrist weights that are one pound each and I got to playing around with them and discovered that they fit perfectly over an olympic bar and allows you to add 2 instead of 5 pounds when necessary.

She thinks she bought them at Dicks but I am sure they can be found else where

Damn, why didn't I think of that? That is a cool idea, and so much cheaper than the fractional plates which you have to have shipped in. Great idea.

[jimbop99]

Here are some ideas.

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...croloading.htm

[ygohome]

you could tie your shoes to the end of the bars. Don't forget to take them off of your feet first

[FatGymRat]

These look suspiciously similar to magnets used in automobile speakers. Hmmm... Wonder if there are any of those laying around the junk pile at an auto stereo shop?

Go to the junkyard and get some of the speakers out of the clunkers.
Knock the magnet assemblies off the back of the baskets, and away you go!

I would put a sock over it so you have something to hold onto when trying to pry it off the plate. Also to keep your fingers clean.

[HeismanWatch]

Why do people worry about the amount of weight! If you can't go up 5lbs then don't worry about it! What's 2lbs going to do?

Some people focus more on their strength than their actual physical results in the mirror!

Now, that's another point. I need mirrors in the gym at all times!

I guess everyone has their quirks! LOL!!!

[ironwill2008]

Why do people worry about the amount of weight! If you can't go up 5lbs then don't worry about it! What's 2lbs going to do?

It's going to keep a progression from stalling, if you can't get the rep count with a 5 pound increase.

[stackums]

that was me looking because my gym refused to buy fractional plates and they would NOT allow me to bring my own.

I have since resolved the situation. I use the metal handle thingies that you attatch to the multi-functional cable machine thing. They are already at the gym, 1 lb each to each end of the bar against the plates and then I put the spring clip on, adds 2 lbs total.

See, I am smuckin' fart!!

Its def helping me to progress more steadily without stalling.

[dungeonmistress]

I remember reading someone wanting to know what to do when adding 5 pounds to their lift was too much and how to add just a couple of pounds to the bar. There was a suggestion to put on 1lb weights olympic weights but they were had to find.

I may have found an easy solution for those whose gyms do not carry 1 pound weight. My wife bought some "Softone" wrist weights that are one pound each and I got to playing around with them and discovered that they fit perfectly over an olympic bar and allows you to add 2 instead of 5 pounds when necessary.

She thinks she bought them at Dicks but I am sure they can be found else where

i was able to find 1.25 lb "weenie" weights at copelands or some place at one time; they really helped me inch my way up to using more weights because sometimes, for me, even 5 lbs is too much!! oly size too.

[BUDTAO]

I guess there is a good use for the 2.5lb plates I have. 2X makes a small, but yet 5lb increase. When your dealing with progression, that 5lb could be what sparks progress.

Good thread,
Andrew

[SpadesOfIndia]

My wife bought some "Softone" wrist weights that are one pound each and I got to playing around with them and discovered that they fit perfectly over an olympic bar and allows you to add 2 instead of 5 pounds when necessary.

I have these. Thanks for the tip. I have a home gym so it is not really a problem but I don't have 1.25 lb weights. I got wrist weights from Kmart.

[JuicyAnimal]

Just put extra squeeze collars on the bar. They are like 1/2 pound each.

[Sisyphus67]

Large washers from an industrial supply house do the trick as well.

[LongLefty]

reminds me of when my buddy was stuck on 275 on bench, so when he went to get a drink i snuck two 5 lb plates on, sure enough he did it. The mind can play some awful tricks on you.......

[egoatdoor]

Just put extra squeeze collars on the bar. They are like 1/2 pound each.

This is what I do.